The Tirah Campaign Medal awarded to Private Patrick McArdle, Gordon Highlanders, who was dangerously wounded at the attack on the Dargai Heights on 18 October 1897

India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (5003 Pte. P. McArdle 1st Bn. Gord: Highrs.) very fine £600-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Private Patrick McArdle was dangerously wounded by a gunshot in the right shoulder during the attack on the Dargai Heights on 20 October 1897. Piper Findlater and Private Lawson, both of the Gordons, were famously awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry in this action.